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East Paris-EBP kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Michigan
Overview
East Paris-EBP is a kitesurf spot located on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, near Traverse City, Michigan. This spot offers access to the sheltered bay water body with flat water conditions suited for freeride and freestyle. Grand Traverse Bay is one of Michigan kitesurfers' most prized water bodies thanks to its crystal-clear waters and regular conditions. Good spot for the local rider community.
Spot forecast for East Paris-EBP
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 18:49
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East Paris-EBP : when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
284h
in December · 28.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are December, January and April, at 28 rideable days and 4 °C. The low point is September, at 16.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is July, with 107 mm.
Monthly averages: East Paris-EBP
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 277 h | -2 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 23.0 | 223 h | 1 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 26.5 | 306 h | 7 °C | 92 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 277 h | 13 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 235 h | 19 °C | 42 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 237 h | 25 °C | 51 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 149 h | 26 °C | 107 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 184 h | 26 °C | 18 mm |
| September | 16.5 | 137 h | 24 °C | 56 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 237 h | 17 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 25.0 | 241 h | 7 °C | 38 mm |
| December | 28.5 | 284 h | 1 °C | 79 mm |
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Technical details of East Paris-EBP spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
West arm of Grand Traverse Bay water body, sheltered with flat water to moderate chop conditions. Bay protects from Lake Michigan's large waves. Cold water requiring full wetsuit except in midsummer. Sandy bottom. Crystal-clear waters characteristic of Grand Traverse Bay. Consistent and predictable conditions.
Hazards
Boat traffic in summer with recreational boats and sailboats. Cold water with hypothermia risk in spring and fall. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer with lightning risk — exit water immediately. Swimmers and kayakers along the shore. Respect marked swimming areas.
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